All news by author: Lily Ford

Gareth Peter Pahliney, from Cloghan in Ireland, started his collection in 2006 and has since had to build a special ‘comic cave’ to accommodate his 2,250 items

Barbie doll maker Mattel is due to release its first ever disabled doll, with the famous toy's little sister Chelsea having scoliosis and coming with her own back brace in an effort to normalise the condition and celebrate inclusion